Sanitation officials blame sewer problem on inmate flushing habits

Ramen packages clog system

Briefs

Main Street Bridge endorsed for funding A special highway committee has recommended that Mancos receive more than $1 million to help fund the replacement of the Main Street Bridge...

Preparation is key so winter travel doesn’t leave you stranded

A blustery, white Southwest Colorado winter can impose Darwin’s evolutionary theory of “survival of the fittest” on the unprepared. “One of the biggest things to remember is that...

Treasure trove of late Triassic fossils discovered in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – Paleontologists have discovered a cliff-side in Utah brimming with fossils that offers a rare glimpse of desert life in western North America early in the age of dinosaurs. ...

Community colleges to get rid of out-of-state teachers

Associated Press The Colorado Community College System is warning several dozen online instructors that their jobs are at risk if they do not live in Colorado. Southwes...

Storm dumps on Dolores

Forest considers adding groomed trails near Dunton

The Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is considering adding groomed skiing trails in the Dunton area. But first, wildlife officials are assessing potential wildlife imp...

Sheriff rolls out Pay My Jailer debt-collection service

Inmate debt surpasses $300K

Durango-La Plata County Airport ranks low for delays compared to other airports

Weather, remoteness cited as reasons by airport director

Cortez man’s court fight over privacy fence delayed

Last week, municipal officials agreed to stay a trial stemming from a code enforcement violation issued to a South Madison Street property owner in June. Outside of City Hall, Joe...

Silverton officials expect to make January deadline for Superfund request

Officials must request cleanup program by Jan. 31

Rep. Scott Tipton says passing Good Samaritan bill should be priority

New regulations for cleanup not a priority